Peter K. Sculco
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Total Citations
526
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About
Peter K. Sculco is a leading orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work has profoundly shaped the modern landscape of joint arthroplasty, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted and computer-navigated surgical techniques for hip and knee replacement. His research addresses one of the most pressing challenges in total knee arthroplasty — the persistent 20% patient dissatisfaction rate — by rigorously investigating whether emerging technologies can deliver superior outcomes over conventional methods. His systematic review comparing robotic to manual total knee arthroplasty (95 citations) and his head-to-head analysis of kinematic versus mechanical alignment (99 citations) have become essential references for surgeons navigating these clinical decisions. Sculco has also made significant contributions to patient safety, identifying periprosthetic fracture risks at robotic tracking pin sites (61 citations) and demonstrating that robotic assistance reduces dislocation revision risk in total hip arthroplasty (74 citations). His investigations into surgical learning curves for novel fluoroscopy-based robotic systems reflect a commitment to making these technologies more accessible and reproducible. With his most-cited works collectively accumulating over 400 citations, Sculco stands as a vital voice in evidence-based innovation within reconstructive orthopedic surgery.
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- 1Robots in the Operating Room During Hip and Knee Arthroplasty103 citations · 2020
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